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Simple Sock Poi

Very simple sock Poi. As the name implies all you need is some socks. This is a great way to get into Poi spinning, especially if you have some socks with funky patterns on them To make you will require : A pair of long socks or stockings Another pair of socks of any size 1. Do not throw out old socks or stockings just because they have some holes in them. Make some practice poi instead. 2. Roll each smaller sock into a ball shape. If you want you may add extra weight to the inside of these socks like seeds or rice etc.. 3. Push the sock ball down into the toe of the long sock. 4. If you want something heavier you could use a tennis ball instead. 5. Repeat process for the other sock. 6. Pull and stretch out the top end of the sock and tie a knot. This makes a knob that you can swing the sock poi from. You can also sew ribbons onto the ball end of the sock for extra decoration and visual effect once being spun. Be aware that if you hit yourself you may want it to be soft and light enough not to bruise. The heavier you make it the slower you can spin and the less likely the Poi will be effected by any wind. Happy spinning

Comments/replies: 8   poi lover diaNne stranger Member #103425 Reged: Dec 2009 Loc: philippines re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        20th Dec 2009 1:44 AM Edit   Reply   Quote uhm,, how much weight should i provide for my sock poi?? because i'm just a beginner.. please help me.. and would it be great if i'll use sock poi for my practices for the meantime?? pls. respond...tnx. Malcolm old hand Member #2 Reged: Nov 2003 Loc: HOP re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        21st Dec 2009 10:45 AM Edit   Reply   Quote If you want to weight them specifically then try out 60 grams per sock. Yes nothing wrong with using sock poi no matter how good you are. Especially if you can get some nice stripped socks Losketh stranger Member #98848 Reged: Sep 2009 Loc: Poland re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        23rd Dec 2009 9:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote for me spining with socks is much easier then spining with other type of poi My first POI was tenis ball in socks Naethe stranger Member #105187 Reged: Jan 2010 re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        26th Jan 2010 3:45 AM Edit   Reply   Quote isn't it heavy to use tennis balls for beginners? Malcolm old hand Member #2 Reged: Nov 2003 Loc: HOP re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        26th Jan 2010 8:55 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Not really. The heavier it is the slower you can do moves. Although too heavy can cause bruises when they hit. Dhanyelle Member Member #113943 Reged: Jul 2010 re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        8th Jul 2010 3:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote I found what I think is the perfect weight and size for the sock poi. Also, I've been hit numerous times so far, and no bruises, but it's heavy enough to swing comfortably. I found a really neat pair of thigh-socks and decided I wanted them to be my new poi. The entire thing consists of the thigh-socks, 2 pair of regular white socks (the cuff goes up about 4 inches from your ankle, and not winter-thick), and 1 pair of short ankle socks (no-show socks). Ball up the white socks like you would to match them up and put them in a sock drawer (1 pair per ball). Cover 1 ball in 1 ankle sock, repeat with the other. Stuff them inside the thigh-socks. Before you tie the knots, give them a few twirls, make sure they're evenly weighted. If you find that one side is heavier than the other, switch 1 white sock in one ball with 1 white sock in the other ("mix-match") to even it out (only applies if the pair are not identical). I tied the end to have a loop, too. Mainly because the thigh-socks are longer than my arms, but also to give me something to wrap my fingers in to test if I like it better that way (so far, I don't, but I still like to have the option). Miss_Anarchy stranger Member #115179 Reged: Jul 2010 Loc: Orlando, FL re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        26th Jul 2010 5:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote I just made my first Poi using a pair of orange and black striped knee high socks. They are a little short, almost reach my armpit when laid out starting at my hand. Is this ok to start with? XXII stranger Member #115340 Reged: Jul 2010 re: How to make your own gear, Simple Sock Poi find similar        28th Jul 2010 11:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote my new favorite homemade poi are two(fifths)Crown Royal bags with racket balls in em. softer then tennis balls and adds weight. but you dont really get the stretch so they're kinda my practice firepoi. Still...good idea lol Comments/replies: 8

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